This is a wonderful collection of Baroque pieces including works by Corelli Rameau Handel Bach Purcell and Telemann. Each piece has been selected and arranged for String Quartet or String Orchestra by Irma Clarke.

Christmas is a time for making music especially in ensembles. This edition with its very easy arrangements for two violins viola and cello is ideal for beginner string players to get into the Christmas spirit. The 27 pieces are based either on works of Baroque composers such as Lully or Handel or on traditional mostly German Christmas carols. One of the pieces requires an additional violin another a viola.With their uncomplicated structure and accompanying parts which tie in closely with the melody these pieces encourage ensemble playing from an early age.

8 Enchanting Pieces from India arranged for String Quartet-For the first time The Schott String Quartet Series features a collection of pieces that have been originally composed in a style unique to string quartet arrangements. Internationally-acclaimed Bollywood composer Pyarelal Sharma has provided music and songs for over 450 films. This set of string quartets composed especially for Schott is influenced by Indian film music Indian folk Arabic and light Indian classical music thus combining the alluring sound of the East with the stability of a classic Western ensemble. Another new feature that this volume has brought to the series is a special bonus CD containing performances of these charming pieces by leading members of theLondon Philharmonic Orchestra.The Schott String Quartet SeriesWith the first books in the series focusing on baroque classical and romantic styles The Schott String Quartet Series has expanded to cover music ranging from traditional pieces through to Eastern-influenced works. Aside from 'Indian Summer' which features original compositions each book contains original arrangements of well known themes which have often never been arranged for string quartet before. An important characteristic of these arrangements is that they allow all four instruments to demand the attention throughout the music. The pieces are suitable for amateur musicians or school students and are ideal for public performance.

A diverse selection of popular songs from around the globe in intermediate-level arrangements for string quartet. Ideal for weddings garden parties assemblies open days and other public events.The Schott String Quartet SeriesWith the first books in the series focusing on baroque classical and romantic styles The Schott String Quartet Series has expanded to cover music ranging from traditional pieces through to Eastern-influenced works. Aside from 'Indian Summer' which features original compositions each book contains original arrangements of well known themes which have often never been arranged for string quartet before. An important characteristic of thesearrangements is that they allow all four instruments to demand the attention throughout the music. The pieces are suitable for amateur musicians or school students and are ideal for public performance.

String quartet with optional 3rd violin part-With this new series string players of moderate standard can explore chamber music in one of its greatest forms - the string quartet. Each volume contains four beautifully arranged pieces all with an optional third violin part. Covering a wide range from Baroque period right up to the 20th Century you can experience playing music by great composers whilst enlarging your repertoire. These four pieces of individual character will show you the whole spectrum of the string quartet!

8 Twentieth-Century Pieces-Having touched on the romantic era in 'To a Wild Rose' and the classical era in 'An die Musik' Kember moves forward to the twentieth-century with this thoughtfully chosen collection for string quartet.The Schott String Quartet SeriesWith the first books in the series focusing on baroque classical and romantic styles The Schott String Quartet Series has expanded to cover music ranging from traditional pieces through to Eastern-influenced works. Aside from 'Indian Summer' which features original compositions each book contains original arrangements of well known themes which have often never been arranged for string quartet before. An important characteristic of thesearrangements is that they allow all four instruments to demand the attention throughout the music. The pieces are suitable for amateur musicians or school students and are ideal for public performance.